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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.33, 1,358.55 and 412.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.33, 1,358.55 and 412.10 is: 618.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.33 : 1,358.55 = 412.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.33/1,358.55 = 412.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.33x = 1,358.55 × 412.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.33x = 559,851.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,851.66/905.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.39

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